Dam KS03809
Key Takeaway
Dam KS03809 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 31.3% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Max Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,140 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | KS03809 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
FERGUSON, WILLIAM
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03809?
Dam KS03809 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Dam KS03809?
Dam KS03809 is owned by FERGUSON, WILLIAM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS03809 built?
Dam KS03809 was completed in 1969, making it 57 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Dam KS03809?
Dam KS03809 has a dam height of 21 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.